Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Kano

14/12/2025

Mai girma Kwamishinan Ma'aikatar Jinkai ta Jihar Kano Hon. Adamu Aliyu Kibiya ya karbi dimbin magoya bayan Jamiyyar APC na Mazabar Kadigawa a Karamar Hukumar Kibiya wadanda s**a canja sheka zuwa Jam"iyyar NNPP.

Daga cikin masu canja shekar sun tabbartar da cewa sun koma Jam'iyyar ta NNPP ne duba da shugabanci nagari da kyawawan manufofin ciyar da Jihar Kano gaba karkashin jagorancin Mai Girma Sanata Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso.

Idan za a iya tunawa a kwanakin baya ne magoya bayan Jamiyyar APC karkashin jagorancin Shugabar Mata ta Mazabar Tarai Hajiya Sabuwa Suleiman Tarai s**a koma Jamiyyar NNPP wadanda Hon. Adamu Aliyu Kibiya tare da Shugaban Karamar Hukumar Kibiya Auwalu Abdullahi Tarai s**a karbe su.

Wannan Nasara na kara zuwa ne a dai dai lokacin da Mai girma Gwamnan Jihar Kano Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf ya dukufa wajen aiwatar da mahimman aiyuka don inganta rayuwar alummar Jihar Kano.

4th December, 2024

14/12/2025

PRESS RELEASE
4th December, 2025

HUNDREDS OF APC SUPPORTERS DEFECT TO NNPP IN KIBIYA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

The Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, has welcomed hundreds of APC loyalists who have defected to the NNPP in Kadigawa ward of Kibiya Local Government Area.

The Commissioner assured the new NNPP members of the party's support and commitment to carrying everyone along, urging them to remain steadfast in ensuring the administration's success.

He expressed his happiness with their decision to join NNPP, noting that Kibiya Local Government Area has remained a strong base of the Kwankwasiyya movement.

Some of the defected members stated that they joined the NNPP in recognition of the party's commitment to development and good governance under the leadership of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

This defection is not an isolated incident, as thousands of APC supporters, led by the woman leader Hajiya Sabuwa Suleiman Tarai, recently defected to the NNPP and were warmly received by the Commissioner and the Kibiya Local Government Chairman, Auwalu Abdullahi Tarai.

Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru
Director Public Enlightenment
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Kano

10/12/2025

PRESS RELEASE:
10th December, 202

KANO STATE GOVERNMENT STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL PROTECTION AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT ON WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

In commemoration of World Human Rights Day, the Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing sector-specific interventions and relief efforts to promote social protection and disaster management among vulnerable communities.

Speaking at the celebration of World Human Rights Day and Award Presentation organized by the Center for Human Rights, the State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, assured that the government is making considerable efforts to provide vulnerable people in the state with proper disaster management and distribution of relief materials to achieve adequate social protection statewide.

Adamu Aliyu represented by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru disclosed that the Ministry would continue to collaborate with the Center for Human Rights and Charity Development Initiatives to engage youth in the state in skills acquisition programs.

"As a ministry, we will continue to work together to safeguard vulnerable populations and build long-term resilience across the 44 local government areas of the state. We will apply our existing sensitization programs on humanitarian issues to complement the Center's efforts in educating people on the need to be self-reliant and beneficial to their community," said Kibiya.

He described the theme of this year's program, "Strengthening Human Rights and Promoting Justice for All," as a timely reminder of the importance of protecting and promoting human rights.

"We cannot overemphasize the significance of this day in promoting public awareness, protection, and respect for human rights. It is a day to reflect on our collective efforts to safeguard the rights of all individuals, particularly the most vulnerable members of our society," he pointed out.

The Commissioner expressed appreciation for the support given to the present administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf by the Center for Human Rights and Charity Development Initiatives.

Kibiya further stressed the need for the Stakeholders to work as a team to create a society where everyone's rights are respected and protected through social justice.

The Chairman of the occasion, Wakilin Wangarawa Alhaji Dahiru Yusuf, explained that it is high time for people to understand the importance of human rights and social protection as vital principles of having a developed society.

The National Director-General of the Center for Human Rights, Comrade Auwalu Jibrli Maifada, stated that the center was established in 2018 to ensure social protection of the vulnerable, their rights development, and life protection.

At the end of the program, awards were presented to some notable people who contributed to promoting human rights development and social protection in Kano

World Human Rights Day is commemorated globally every 10th of December to create and promote awareness on human rights development and social protection.

Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru
Director, Public Enlightenment
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Kano
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08/12/2025

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8th December, 2025

Commissioner Kibiya Congratulates Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf On National Award For Visionary Leadership

The Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, has congratulated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on receiving the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS).

The award recognizes the governor's impactful achievements in various sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure.

The ceremony was organised by the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service, an initiative of Best Media Relations, in partnership with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume presented the award to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at State House Conference Center Abuja.

According to the Commissioner, Governor Abba Kabir keeps a good legacy of revitalizing the socio-economic life of people in Kano State through reforms in health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and youth empowerment.

" Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has demonstrated dedication to serving the people of Kano with commitment, integrity, and focus and that made him capable of improving the live of people in the state.

" The award is therefore a testament to the governor's efforts in transforming the state and improving the lives of its citizens " said Adamu Kibiya.

The commissioner prayed for the governor to continue receiving wisdom and courage to bring more development projects to the state.

Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru
Director Public Enlightenment
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation,
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04/12/2025

From the Kano State House of Assembly, the Commissioner Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Hon. Adamu Aliyu Kibiya briefing pressmen shortly after defending 2026 proposed budget of the Ministry before the House Committee on Humanitarian Affairs today Thursday, 4th December, 2025.

25/11/2025

Press Release:
25th November, 2025

Kano Govt Hails UN-Habitat Over Invaluable Contributions To Humanitarian Affairs

The Kano State Government has commended the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) for its contributions to promoting humanitarian affairs in the state.

The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, made the commendation today Tuesday at a 3-day Participatory Planning Workshop on Durable Solutions for Displaced Population under the European Union Funded SIDPIN Project held in Kano.

Adamu Aliyu noted that the State government has been working with UN-Habitat to build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities.

He cited that it had been on record the UN-Habitat provided strong technical support in the planning and management of shelters and settlements, ensuring safe, organized and resilient environment in the state.

" This organization assists governments and partners in delivering sustainable empowerment on life skill acquisitions, housing solutions, restoring essential urban infrastructure, improving access to basic services for affected population.

" It is also pertinent to highlight that, their role remains central in Advancing durable solutions and improving the living conditions of the displaced and vulnerable communities" he acknowledged.

On the workshop, Adamu Aliyu revealed that it would provide unique platform that brings together all stakeholders who jointly examine the realities faced by displaced people, identifying existing gaps, and solutions that respond to their needs.

He therefore reiterated the commitment of the government to strengthen good working relationship with all relevant partners in promoting the social and economic well-being of people in the state.

While encouraging the participants to actively contribute to the success of the program, Aliyu explained that the insights generated would form the basis for designing policies, programmes and interventions aligned with present administration priorities of community aspirations.

Presenting an overview on the state Humanitarian Affairs, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Hajiya Amina Yusuf 'Yargaya stated that Kano is experiencing rapid population growth, internal migration and climatic impacts which is linked to its role as economic hub, a host community for displaced persons, and a center for dense urbanization.

According to Amina Yusuf, although the situation is relatively stable compared to neighboring states, the Humanitarian needs are shaped by rapid population growth, internal migration, poverty, climatic impacts and spillover insecurity from the North-West and North-East regions respectively.

" Kano State hosts significant number of internally displaced persons arriving from states affected by banditry, communal clashes and environmental shocks such as Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Yobe, and Borno States " she revealed.

In his remarks, the representative of Kano Emirate Council, the District Head of Rimin Gado, Dan Malikin Kano Alhaji Auwalu Mudi Yakasai advocated that with represent political situation in the country, more effort should be made to strengthen good working relationship between political leaders and traditional institutions which he said would result to transformative progress in the communities.

The 3-day Participatory Planning Workshop is aimed at ensuring that planning process reflects the interest and priorities of all major groups in the community by promoting transformative change through knowledge, policy advice, technical assistance and collaborative action.

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Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru
Director Public Enlightenment
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Kano

12/11/2025

Press Release:
12th November, 2025

Defection of APC Supporters to NNPP Symbolizes Good Governance, Hard work of Abba Kabir Yusuf - Hon. Kibiya

The Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, has today Wednesday welcomed another group of APC supporters to the NNPP, citing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's commitment to good governance and development projects as key to this success.

According to the Commissioner, since inception, the governor has implemented projects across various sectors, benefiting the people of Kano State in health, education, infrastructural development, empowerment, and agriculture among others.

Welcoming the members, Adamu Aliyu said he was particularly happy with their decision to join NNPP, noting that it has been on record that Kibiya Local Government Area remained a strong-base of Kwankwasiyya movement and it would continue to be the same.

" I want to tell you that since 1999, in Kibiya Local Government Area no single member from federal house of representative that won election with out the support of Engineer Dr. Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso.

" Kwankwasiyya movement is a journey that protects and promotes the right of the less privileged and brings development projects for the benefit of our good people. So, we will continue to welcome anybody who is willing to join the crusade" said Adamu.

He further assured the new NNPP members of the party's support and commitment to carrying everyone along, urging them to remain steadfast in ensuring the administration's success.

In his remarks, the Councilor Kibiya I Auwalu Sarki informed the Commissioner that more groups are still coming to join the party, stressing that this signifies how the Commissioner promotes the party and good policies and programmes of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in Kibiya Local Government Area.

The leader of the decamped APC Supporters Yakubu Alhaji said they joined NNPP, recognizing the party's commitment to development and good governance under the leadership of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

Yakubu lamented that for the past 8 years of APC administration, nothing was counted as development project in the area, alleging that the policy of the APC led administration is typically based on self interest not people oriented.

Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru
Director Public Enlightenment
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Kano

08/11/2025

The Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation is exploring empowerment opportunities with the Ambiance of Hope Exceptional Foundation.

An interactive meeting held between the Hon. Commissioner Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Hajiya Amina Yusuf 'Yargaya and the Country Organizer of Hope Projects aimed to discuss sustainable plans to address poverty and improve economic stability in Kano State and Nigeria.

Key Discussion Points during the meeting included among others;

*Empowerment Opportunities to explore ways to empower youth and women in Kano State.
*Poverty Alleviation to discuss sustainable plans to address poverty and improve economic stability.
*Collaboration to foster partnerships to support economic development in Kano State and Nigeria.

The meeting highlights the ministry's commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable populations and promoting economic growth.
7th November, 2025

07/11/2025

The Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Adamu Aliyu Kibiya accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Hajiya Amina Yusuf 'Yargaya represented the state at a high-level exchange discussion in Abuja focused on opportunities for Nigeria in Europe.

The event aimed to provide Nigerian institutions with access to global financing, technical expertise, and strategic partnerships.

Some of the Key Opportunities available for our dear state at the discussion include,

-Development Financing in which Institutions like the Council of French Investors in Africa, Bpifrance, and the French Development Agency (AFD) offer financing options.

-Investments opportunities whereby Multinationals and SMEs in renewable energy, agribusiness, and smart city development are investing in Nigeria.

-Technical Partnerships with European universities, research centers, and agencies to strengthen collaborations.

The program will strategically unlock Financing by reinforcing Nigeria's credibility to access European financing opportunities. foster partnerships aligning with Nigeria's national priorities.

It brought together decision-makers to explore ways to strengthen Nigeria-Europe collaborations, promoting economic growth and development.
6th November, 2025

06/11/2025

06/11/2025

Press Release:
6th November, 2025

Kano Govt. Collaborates with FRSC To Improve Road Safety, Protect Lives and Property

The Kano State Government is working with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to improve road safety and protect lives and property of its citizens.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf emphasized this commitment today Thursday at a town hall meeting organized by Federal Road Safety Corps Kano Command, highlighting initiatives like solar traffic lights, street lights, and road rehabilitation.

The Governor represented by the State Commissioner Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Adamu Aliyu Kibiya revealed that his administration had been supporting road safety initiatives through infrastructural development and traffic control mechanisms.

" These efforts can be clearly seen through the provision of solar traffic lights, street lights, rehabilitation of roads across the nook and cranny of the state, enhancement of the Road Traffic Personnel and collaboration with relevant agencies to reduce accidents and promote public safety in our dear state.

" The theme of this year's campaign is particularly relevant ' Take Responsibility for Your Safety ' because safety begins with each and every one of us, as government, we have the mandate to provide safe roads, enforce laws, and ensure efficient traffic management " said the Governor.

He noted that the event is not only timely but very vital as the ember months traditionally records an upsurge in road traffic crashes due to increased travel activities, impatience, and non adherence to traffic regulations.

Abba Kabir however emphasized that...." the safety of lives and property on our roads ultimately depends on the conduct, discipline and sense of responsibility of every driver and other road users".

The Governor therefore urged motorists, commercial drivers and other road users to avoid over speeding, over loading, phone distractions and night driving when necessary.

He further commended the management of Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano State Command for the remarkable initiative and dedication shown in ensuring road safety across the state.

In his remarks, the Special Adviser to the Governor also former Corps Marshal Dr. Danyaro Ali Yakasai explained that even though statistics indicated sharp reduction in road accidents, there is urgent need to define the category of some vehicles like KEKE-NAPEP as drivers or road riders.

According to him, research has shown that most of the distractions come from these categories of drivers or riders, adding that..." it is high time to correct this situation and put things in to order".

Earlier, the Sector Commander FRSC, Kano Command Idris Mohammed Lawal explained that this year's campaign aimed at awakening public consciousness on dangers of distractions behind the wheel and promoting a culture of safe driving among all road users.

“ Data from previous years shows that over 90 per cent of road traffic crashes nationwide are caused by human factors such as excessive speed, impatience, fatigue, and distracted driving, most of these incidents are preventable,” he said.

He further cautioned that distracted driving caused by phone use, eating while driving, engaging in deep conversations, or operating in vehicles gadgets usually divert attention from road and increase risk of fatal crashes.

Lawan urged all motorists to adhere strictly to safety rules and take precautions while driving as festive season approaches.

The Commander appreciated Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf for his continued support to FRSC and commitment to ensure safety and orderliness on Kano roads.

Others who spoke at the event include the representative of the sister security agencies such as police, Nigeria Army, Custom, Civil Defence, transport Unions and associations.

The event aimed to address the rising road traffic incidents during the ember months, emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility for road safety.

Signed
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru
Director Public Enlightenment
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Kano